Network Solution Architect
Opportunity to join a sizeable, well-established and rapidly expanding ISP as a Solution Architect. The business provides IT services and solutions into Mid-Market, Enterprise scale businesses across voice, networks, connectivity, cloud and more.
You will focus primarily on WAN technologies (MPLS/WAN/SD-WAN), Data Centre Infrastructure and Network Security (Fortinet/Juniper/Cisco tech stack)
Working within a busy Pre-Sales team as a Network focused Solution Architect you will work to support the sales process, supporting sales and professional services teams by identifying customer technical and business requirements, designing and documenting recommended value-focused solutions.
Responsibilities will include:
Acting as the Technical lead on RFP's and bid reviews
Promoting the benefits and values of technical design features, mapping technical designs into business outcomes
Support Sales and Account Management teams as a Technical Consultant
Meet prospective and existing customers, to determine business and technical requirements
Produce and present Technical Solutions and supporting documentation, both high-level and low-level (Network Diagrams etc)
Effectively hand-over solutions and support delivery and operational teams
Support Product Management teams to provide input around product development
To be considered for this position you will require:
Demonstrable experience of previous Pre-Sales / Solutions Architecture
Strong examples of solution design and documentation.
Proficient in LAN, WAN, and Data Centre infrastructure, including technologies such as Switching, Routing, SD-WAN, SASE, WLAN, and SDN.
Strong experience with edge security appliances (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DDoS), web application gateways, and load balancers.
This is a mature work culture, providing remote working and a great deal of opportunity for professional development. As such, you will need to be driven and self-managing.
Location: London (hybrid working)
The position will pay: a basic salary of up to £80k + 10% bonus.
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Network Engineering Manager – In this position you will work alongside the Project Management and Engineering teams. There will be opportunities to work with the latest technologies, influence design and deliver systems to the highest quality. You will be responsible for consulting on design, configuring network hardware, commissioning, and delivery of a project’s network and telecommunications systems as a department lead. It is essential that you are an excellent communicator with good Client facing skills and have strong network engineering experience and excellent knowledge of wireless networks, fibre optics and telecoms systems. This is a field-based role that also requires international travel. The position will see you working on systems that are deployed in the high end residential market and within the integration of bullet proof systems in the world of high end superyachts.
Consult on network design and architecture for yacht and residential projects.
Configure, deploy and commission network infrastructure (routing/switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, WAN).
Own technical quality: testing, fault-finding, and final sign-off readiness.
Produce and maintain accurate documentation (as-built, configs, IP plans, test results).
Provide practical escalation support during build and commissioning.
Lead and support a team of engineers on live projects (allocation, guidance, standards, coaching).
Manage interfaces with shipyards, builders, owners’ reps, and third-party contractors.
Report progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the Project Manager.
Train and upskill engineers—raise consistency across the department.
CCNA – essential
CCNP – desirable (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience designing and delivering networks end-to-end.
VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, routing basics (OSPF preferred; BGP a plus).
QoS and traffic shaping principles (especially important for voice/video).
Multicast/IGMP basics (helpful in AV-over-IP environments).
PoE design awareness (budgets, switch selection, edge device demands).
Enterprise Wi-Fi deployment and management (controller-based or equivalent).
Wi-Fi surveys, coverage analysis and heatmaps (Ekahau or equivalent).
Commissioning approach that proves performance, not just “looks connected”.
Firewall configuration and deployment (Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, Palo Alto). • Solid fundamentals: segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access/VPN, ACL deployment.
Multi-WAN / SD-WAN style solutions and path selection (Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, Kognitive networks, etc.).
3G/4G/5G routers/modems, ISP management, VSAT connectivity constraints.
SIP/VoIP fundamentals (Session Initiation Protocol) and IP telephony systems.
Fault-finding and commissioning are compulsory.
Comfortable using hand tools and network/telecom test equipment.
Fibre experience: handling and testing basics (power levels/links) — OTDR knowledge a plus. General
Strong English (written and spoken) and confident client-facing communication.
Competent with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint).
If you have the desire / ability to travel and now seek a new fun and truly bespoke position then please send me your full technical CV that covers ideally all of the above.
YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE UK AND ALLOWED TO WORK HERE LEGALLY AND SHOW A CLEARLY DEFINED SKILL SET WITHIN THE CV
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Position: Duty Engineer
Job ID: 2394/15
Location: Northallerton
Rate/Salary: Competitive Salary
Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Duty Engineer
Typically, this person will provide 24/7 operational and incident response support across secure Defence ICT environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and compliance of critical MOD systems. The Duty Engineer will apply strong technical expertise across networking, virtualisation, security, automation, and Linux systems to maintain and support mission-critical platforms.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded Defence-focused organisation delivering secure, high-availability ICT services to the UK MOD.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Duty Engineer:
• Provide 24/7 operational support ensuring availability, security, and performance of Defence ICT systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN networks, firewalls, and VPN services
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, PKI, RDS, WSUS, and associated domain services
• Manage VMware virtualisation platforms including ESXi, vCenter, and VMware Cloud Foundation
• Operate and support ASTERIX VoIP systems
• Maintain SIEM and monitoring platforms including Splunk, SCOM/SCCM, and telemetry tools
• Perform Linux system administration, patching, and security hardening
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Ansible, and GitLab
• Support vulnerability remediation, audits, and compliance readiness
• Deliver incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration in line with SLAs and KPIs
Qualifications and Requirements for the Duty Engineer:
• CCNA (or equivalent networking qualification)
• Strong experience with LAN, MAN/Campus networking environments
• Knowledge of BGP, MPLS, VPLS, and VPN technologies
• Experience with Software Defined Networking (VMware NSX) and SD-WAN
• Security systems experience including IDS/IPS administration
• Strong Active Directory and Microsoft infrastructure knowledge
• VMware vSphere, ESXi, and VMware Cloud Foundation experience
• SIEM and monitoring tools such as Splunk and System Centre Suite
• Linux administration and security patching experience
• Automation skills using PowerShell, Ansible, and GitLab
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Senior Network Automation Engineer required to join an existing internal team responsible for global network architecture which consists of hundreds of sites and thousands of network devices. My client is undergoing a major transformation leveraging modern technologies enabling the overall success of the company.
You will have significant experience developing infrastructure automation solutions for global enterprise operation and join a team of talented Network Automation Engineers building solutions, developing the architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network automation while working closely with other automation teams in different IT domains.
Key skills
Five years??? experience in computer networking, infrastructure automation and software development.
Linux, containerization, and technologies like SaltStack, Ansible and Terraform
Python, designing, and developing APIs, and secure coding best practices
Familiarity with software lifecycle management solutions like Azure DevOps or GitHub, including developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with data modeling, process design, system architecture, and integration
Strong knowledge of computer networking (SD-WAN, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless LAN, public cloud providers), as well as network management/monitoring systems.
Minimum: Bachelor???s degree
Role responsibilities
Develop automation solutions using a modern technology stack, following Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Collaborate closely with other teams such as Cybersecurity and Network Operations to ensure solutions are compliant and fit for purpose.
Build, test and deploy automation solutions using CI/CD processes
Commercialize solutions, including training, documentation, communication, and support processes.
Share expertise and knowledge by mentoring, training, and supporting Junior Engineers
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Senior Network Automation Engineer required to join an existing internal team responsible for global network architecture which consists of hundreds of sites and thousands of network devices. My client is undergoing a major transformation leveraging modern technologies enabling the overall success of the company.
You will have significant experience developing infrastructure automation solutions for global enterprise operation and join a team of talented Network Automation Engineers building solutions, developing the architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network automation while working closely with other automation teams in different IT domains.
Key skills
Five years??? experience in computer networking, infrastructure automation and software development.
Linux, containerization, and technologies like SaltStack, Ansible and Terraform
Python, designing, and developing APIs, and secure coding best practices
Familiarity with software lifecycle management solutions like Azure DevOps or GitHub, including developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with data modeling, process design, system architecture, and integration
Strong knowledge of computer networking (SD-WAN, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless LAN, public cloud providers), as well as network management and monitoring systems.
Minimum: Bachelor???s degree
Role responsibilities
Develop automation solutions using a modern technology stack, following Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Collaborate closely with other teams such as Cybersecurity and Network Operations to ensure solutions are compliant and fit for purpose.
Build, test and deploy automation solutions using CI/CD processes
Commercialize solutions, including training, documentation, communication, and support processes.
Share expertise and knowledge by mentoring, training, and supporting Junior Engineers
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We are searching for an experienced Network Security Engineer to be responsible for ensuring the Group’s IT Networks and Communications are well designed, secure, optimal and function consistently across all internal and external operations.
IT and Cyber Security is extremely important and is key to all our client’s operations and you will play an extremely vital role in developing and maintaining security services throughout the business.
The role is offered on a hybrid-working basis with up to 2-days per week working from home. The role requires you in the office at least 3-days per week so you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the position or you will be looking to relocate to the area. The role comes with excellent benefits!
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Reviewing and managing network security services in line with Group security objectives and policies.
Monitoring and administrating the security of both internal and external corporate network communications, including, routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ, servers, Wi-Fi, OT, telephony and LAN/WAN/VPN communication services.
Constantly reviewing the IP space across the organisation ensuring that the TCP/IP stack, VLANs, IP Subnet, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VoIP traffic is well designed, secure and optimised.
You will ensure best practices are used for delivering network security. Continually monitoring, maintaining and testing the threat landscape and security posture.
Provide regular service status updates to line management and agree and monitor service availability targets.
Manage all SSL and external web server security functions to ensure data protection, systems integrity and user confidence at all times.
Manage NIS2 and GDPR privacy policies and operational practice.
Perform regular reviews of security solutions and processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation to over two hundred office, home and field-based employees.
Provide day-to-day cyber security guidance and support to relevant technical & business stakeholders.
Deliver annual penetration testing and implement recommended improvements.
Research latest network cyber threat developments and recommend any actions that will improve network performance and security.
Work closely with NIBE SOC teams and internal security engineers to ensure all preventative security measures are implemented and Zero Day / critical threats are extinguished in line with internal resolution targets. Collaborate with other business teams to ensure the proper use of systems.
Coordinate investigations and reporting of security incidents related to Network, Systems and Applications. Diagnose root causes of system failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Assist with OT process and system change management, overseeing testing and approval of changes using an approved methodology.
Ensure all network hardware assets are identifiable and updated in the asset management system.
Provide technical expertise to support the maintenance of our hardware infrastructure systems and services.
Work closely with NIBE IT teams to ensure Group IT policies are continually checked and in place.
Required Experience
A computer related degree or relevant professional certification and accreditation is preferred.
Extensive commercial experience in an IT security role maintaining secure networks in a MS-Windows and Linux environment.
Expert knowledge of and experience in LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, VPN configuration and enterprise wireless networking. Experience of Dell core and edge switches with fibre is preferable.
CCNA/CCNP equivalent accreditation is advantageous but is not essential.
Experience and excellent working knowledge of GNS3 (or similar) is really beneficial.
Firewall configuration, management and monitoring experience is essential. Experience of FortiGate products preferable.
TCP/IP networking stack, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS/AAA, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA, OT skills are essential for this position.
Knowledge of information security standards (e.g., ISO 17799/27002/27001/PCI DSS/SIEM, etc.), rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) and key network security principles for risk identification and analysis.
Knowledge of Linux OS and Windows Server and desktop operating systems configuration & troubleshooting and SCCM/MECM skills are preferrable.
Knowledge of and experience in virtual network technologies, specifically ESXi and VMware configuration and administration is advantageous.
Knowledge of MDM products, CrowdStrike and Cortex XDR configuration and administration would be advantageous.
Experienced user of Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint etc. – any MS E3 subscription services.
Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, problem-solving and communication skills.
Flexibility to work on planned, out of hours systems projects if required.
Training is available for the right candidate to ensure complementary skills are acquired.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Key Responsibilities:
Support the IT team in the resolution of escalated IT issues.
Onboarding of staff - to set up new users' accounts and profiles and deal with password issues. Assist with the deployment and rebuilding of workstations as required.
Responsible for IT asset ordering against authorised Purchase Orders, asset preparation, management, testing and deployment/shipment of IT and related equipment across Netcall and its customer base.
Management and diagnosis of faulty hardware including returns to the manufacturers and suppliers if appropriate.
Manage and order new inventory and maintenance stock to service the above.
Support of the existing office infrastructure including the physical network, networked devices and servers.
Perform regular (daily, weekly and monthly) IT administration tasks e.g. data backups, VPN configuration, automated process checks as assigned.
Work on the internal helpdesk ticket queue to resolve staff issues.
Manage identity lifecycle (Joiners, Movers, Leavers) in Active Directory and Entra ID.
Administer Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint) and Intune for device compliance.
Ensure timely vulnerability patching of user assets (laptops, desktops, servers) to meet departmental security compliance and patching targets.
Support ITIL processes including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
Assist with IT projects and roadmap deliverables.
Knowledge and Experience:
Able to competently use a PC for routine and reasonably complex tasks.
Able to install, configure and support server-based products and Microsoft Operating Systems.
Able to install, configure and replace if necessary IT components and software.
Able to install and configure IT local and/or wide area networks for Netcall and/or Netcall customers.
Able to complete product and end user documentation having carried out product and project testing from a pre-defined test specification.
Able to deliver IT support and/or training to customer end users.
Able to install and administer Windows servers, and understand Microsoft Windows backend networks & server administration e.g. DHCP, WINS, DNS, Active Directory, Domain accounts & permissions, file permissions & shares.
An understanding of Networking – e.g. IP packets, WAN, router, firewall, and the following third party back-office solutions:
UPS.
Anti-virus.
VPN technologies.
Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and endpoint management (Intune, Autopilot).
Knowledge of patch management tools and processes (e.g., Windows Update, Intune compliance policies, third-party patching solutions).
Basic cybersecurity knowledge (MFA, phishing response, patching).
Familiarity with the use of PowerShell for automation and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with remote support tools and hybrid work technologies.
Able to:
Work in a technical customer facing role.
Document system configurations and end-user procedures following testing and implementation.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written) in order to communicate effectively with our customers and within the Company.
Operate as a flexible, positive, self-motivated and a diligent hard working team player with a ‘Can-Do’ attitude.
Training:As part of the Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship Standard, you’ll be on a fast track to an industry-recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in-person, 1-2-1 and group learning.Training Outcome:Potential full-time position for the right candidate after completion of apprenticeship.Employer Description:Netcall is where people and AI come together to make work smarter, faster and more human. Our trusted AI-powered platform unifies automation and communication, so teams can work smarter, serve customers faster and drive lasting transformation.Working Hours :8.30am to 5pm or 9am to 5.30pm, 1 hour lunch, 37.5 hours a week. Days to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Technical Development Lead – Enfield, London
The salary on offer for this role is £65,000 - £80,000 per annum
Enfield, London – On-site
We’re seeking a Technical Development Lead to join our client’s team to act as the subject matter expert and hands-on leader for their entire technology ecosystem. This pivotal role in a dynamic business environment requires someone capable of managing architecture, complex implementations, team leadership, and compliance oversight simultaneously. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of all core systems across e-commerce, retail, and hospitality operations, translating strategic objectives into high-quality technical solutions with immediate impact.
Responsibilities & Skills
Lead hands-on development and architecture, coding complex components and managing integrations across all platforms.
Design and implement Service-Oriented Architecture, API gateways, and scalable integration strategies.
Build and optimise multi-cloud infrastructure Azure, AWS, GCP, manage CI/CD pipelines, and apply Infrastructure as Code
Ensure security and compliance by implementing CIAM flows, and adhering to ISO 27001 standards.
Develop resilient architectures for retail and e-commerce systems, considering networking and SD-WAN performance.
Configure observability tools for monitoring, logging, and performance metrics.
Mentor and guide a small technical team, enforce coding standards, and apply Agile principles.
Translate business objectives into technical solutions for e-commerce features such as Click & Collect and Headless commerce.
Communicate technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders and prioritise development backlogs.
Expert in JavaScript, API protocols, message queuing, and synchronising data across POS, WMS, CRM, and loyalty systems.
Strong knowledge of Adobe Commerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or Shopify Plus APIs and architecture.
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